Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-09-16
Morgan,. Grove.-The third an

nual eXhlDltl0n at Morgan oio'e HS''
Shepherdstown held this week has been
a great success in every way-in point
of attendance, the variety and extent OF
the exhibits, such as live stock, agricul-
tural products, fancy work and the con-
tents of the ladies' department, and in
the interest generally displayed by our
home people and strangers. The exhibit
of machinery is much larger than ever
before, many agents having handsome
tents erected and full line of farming
implements on hand. The first day,
Tuesday, opened rather inauspiciously,
dense fog, with frequent showers OF
rain, making the weather very disagree
able. In the afternoon, however 1t
cleared off, and quite crowd of persons
gathered. Senator Chas. j. Faulkner,
of Martnsburg, was present and accord
ing to programme delivered the address
of welcome. 1t was pleasant, sensi-
BILE, practical speech. aud we are glad to
state to our readers that we have secured
a report of it which will be published in
the REGISTER next week. The Senator
was listened to attentively, and his adj
dress was or eatly enjoyed.
Wednesday was the "big day" of the
exhibition. The number Of persons
present was certainly not less than six
thousand, while some estimates made it
as high as eight thousand. The Shen-
andoah Valley Railroad ran al excur-
sion train from Hagerstown, aud the
regular trains also brought many per-
sons. Most of the visitors. however,
came by vehicles-and they came from
every. direction. Maryland sent many
persons, while all the adjoining counties
were largely represented. The day was
taken up with various amusements, the
splendid exhibit of horses and cattle
attracting the admiring attention of hum
dreds. In the afternoon Senator John
E. Kenna arrived and delivered an ex-
cellent address to an immense throng.
The Senator spoke on the tariff mainly,
but advcrteG to other subjects. lie
carried his audience with him in his ad-
dress, and his speech was greatly enjoy
ed by all. Col. II. X. Douglas of Hagers-
town, who was present, was called upon
and responded in few happy remarks.
The Shepherdstown and Boonsboro
bands were both present and rendered
delightful music. Quite number of
prominent gentlemen were in attendance
at the exhibition from Maryland. Vir-
ginia and our own State, and they all
united in pronouncing the exhibition a
most excellent one and far beyond what
they had expected. Senator kenna also
expressed his surprise at the magnitude
of the crowd and the interest generally
manifested.
The ladies' riding match postponed
from Tuesday to Wednesday morning
was most interesting affair. About
half a dozen ladies' entered the contest.
The field adjoining the grove was used
for the purpose, and while the ladies
were riding it was surrounded by living
wall of human beings. All the ladies
rode most admirably-cantering trot-
ting, galloping and walking their horses
but they could noe all win the prize.
Miss Lucy Taylor, who lives below town
was adjudged TO be the most graceful
and was accordingly awarded the gold
mounted riding whip. 1t was presents
ed to her on the grand stand by Mr..
John o. Aglionby in neat speech.
On Wednesday the directors of the
Washington County Agricultural Soci-
ETY. were present in body, accompanied
by large number of persons from
Hagerstown. Thed brought with them
the City Band from Hagerstown, which
materially added to the attractions of the
day with their excellent music.
One of the interesting features OF
Wednesdays exhibition was the exhibit
made by Mr.. Henry Shepherd, of Wild
Goose Farm. At eight O'Clock In the
morning procession was formed in
Shepherdstown, headed by the colored
band, and composed Of gaily painted
wagon drawn by six stalwart mules,
followed by Mr.. Shepherds splendid
herd of Thoroughbred Jersey cattle, each
animal being led by colored man.
Arrivei at the grove the band took It's
place on stand erected for it, and the
cattle were quartered in neat and con-
veniently arranged pen, near pavilion
which Mr.. Shepherd had erected and
where he entertained his friends during
the day. A pair of wild geese were also
or exhibition at the place. The whole
arrangement was well planned and well
carried out and reflected credit on its
originator. A number of prominent
gentlemen were afterward entertained
by Mr.. Shepherd at his Wild Goose
Farm.
Thursdays exhibition was very
largely attended, but doubtless the
cloudne.s of the sky kept many away.
The grove was filled with people, how
ever, anq probably four thousand were
on the grounds. In the morning Mr..
Aglionbv's baby show was the center OF
attraction. Babies by the dozen. OF all
ages and sizes, were there in the arms
Of mothers who felt confident Of win
ming one or all of the prizes. While all
of them deserved IA premium, even the
generosity of Mr.. Aglionby had to draw
line; the prettiest baby on the grounds
was said by the judges to be Lester
Emanuel, SON of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Staley, who is not quite two years old,
the prize being gold necklace; the